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Lab Notes: Bogong moths bounce back?

October 28, 2026·10 min
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Across south-eastern Australia, bogong moths seem to be everywhere.A few years ago, it was a different picture: scientists witnessed a population crash, and habitat threats put the species on the IUCN Red List. Are we seeing a bogong bounce-back?   Jonathan Webb speaks to Dr Kate Umbers about these incredible critters, the many unsolved mysteries of their lives — and what their future could look like.You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.auFeaturing:Associate Professor Kate Umbers, Western Sydney UniversityFurther information:iNaturalist Bogong watchBogong watch projectThis episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal, Ngunnawal and Ngambri people.

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